Planned Works Electrical Support Technician
Salary: £34,938 + Excellent Benefits
Office Locations: Chesham & Wooburn Green, High Wycombe
Location of Work: Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire & surrounding counties.
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 42.5 hours per week (08:00 - 17:30 Monday - Friday)
Vacancies: Five newly created roles available
Included: Company Van & Fuel Card (Business usage only)
At SettleParadigm, we’re proud to be the largest housing group in the region, managing over 30,000 homes across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
Everything we do is about delivering excellent services, high‑quality homes, neighbourhoods we can be proud of and maximising the number of new affordable homes we build. Through our merger we’ve brought together shared values, skills and ambition, helping us make an even bigger difference in the communities we serve.
We’re now launching five brand‑new Planned Works Electrical Support Technician roles, a fantastic opportunity for people with electrical experience who want to grow, learn and develop alongside qualified electricians.
If you’ve been waiting for a chance to step up, gain hands‑on experience and build a long‑term career in electrical installation, this is it.
About the Role
As a Planned Works Electrical Support Technician, you’ll work directly alongside a qualified electrician to support the delivery of kitchen and bathroom refurbishment programmes across our homes.
This is a hands‑on, practical role where you’ll assist with strip‑outs, cable routing, containment installation, basic electrical preparation and other enabling tasks. You’ll learn on the job, develop your skills and play a key part in ensuring safe, high‑quality installations in residents’ homes.
This is the perfect role for an electrical mate, improver or someone with early electrical experience who wants to progress.
Key Responsibilities:
Electrical support
Assist the qualified electrician with first‑fix and second‑fix tasks
Install basic electrical accessories and containment (pattress boxes, back boxes, conduit, trunking)
Help with cable pulling, routing and preparation
Prepare tools, materials and work areas
Support testing activities (e.g., recording readings as instructed)
Strip‑outs & enabling works
Carry out safe strip‑outs of old kitchen and bathroom fittings
Chase walls for cable routes under guidance
Lift floorboards, create access points and remove redundant cabling
Complete basic making‑good tasks
Keep work areas tidy, safe and organised
Working in occupied homes
Work respectfully and professionally in residents’ homes
Protect surfaces and property using dust sheets and coverings
Communicate politely about noise, access and power interruptions
Report safeguarding or welfare concerns immediately
Health, safety & compliance
Follow safe isolation, PPE, RAMS and site safety rules
Use hand and power tools safely and within competence
Report hazards, near‑misses and unsafe conditions
Maintain a safe and tidy work environment at all times
Documentation & customer service
Complete paperwork accurately
Communicate clearly with electricians, colleagues and residents
Follow procedures for vehicles, PPE, uniform and equipment
Represent SettleParadigm positively at all times
What We’re Looking For
Must haves:
City & Guilds Level 2 or equivalent introductory electrical qualification
Experience as an electrical mate, improver or in a construction trade
Basic understanding of domestic electrical systems
Ability to use hand and power tools safely
Experience assisting with first‑fix, second‑fix or electrical preparation
Experience working in occupied homes or customer‑facing environments
Awareness of PPE and hazard identification
Ability to follow instructions and work safely
Good literacy and numeracy
Full valid driving licence
Strong customer‑focused approach
Ability to manage time and follow schedules
Full manual driving licence
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Nice to haves:
Experience installing trunking, conduit, pattress boxes or containment
Experience in social housing refurbishment environments
Clean driving licence
Benefits
At SettleParadigm, we believe in creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Our comprehensive benefits and rewards package reflects this commitment.
annual salary: £34,938 + Excellent Benefits
25 days holiday, increasing with service, plus Christmas closure and buy options
Generous pension scheme – up to 9.5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice
Family-friendly leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
Health cash plan – claim up to £1,800 for everyday health costs (plus free kids’ cover)
Life cover and income protection
Flexible working – hybrid options, modern offices, free parking & EV charging
And that’s just the beginning! We’re also thrilled to provide:
Mental Health First Aiders available to support
Car leasing via salary sacrifice (for permanent colleagues subject to conditions)
Funded training, qualifications & apprenticeships
3 paid volunteering days in the local communities
Peer-recognition rewards platform
Paid professional subscription (one per year)
Working Hours
Our Commitment
We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce, by reflecting and representing the diversity of the communities we serve. We would like to encourage applications from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds; people who identify as disabled, neurodiverse, members of the LGBTQ+ community and people from underrepresented groups.
Accessibility and Adjustments
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in advance of any suitable arrangements required.
Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a basic or enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.
Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.
Closing Date: 31/07/2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the closing date should we find a suitable candidate.
